... a few months back I went to my daughters university to have a dress fitting. She is in her final year of a costume design degree course and I am to model one of her degree show outfits. Now that in itself was exciting enough for me, its such a cool place with aged tailors dummies draped with costumes from every era you can think of, such a creative environment. As her lecturer was talking her through what needed to be done next and discussing decorative finishes he noticed my bracelet and commented on it. He then recalled Jessica telling him about having a Mum who made glass beads and jewellery, well before I knew it I was agreeing to run a one day wire-work workshop!The workshop was on Friday, I was so excited. I have been a primary teacher for the last thirteen years, but this was the first time I'd taught adults - I loved it!
None of the students had done any wire-work before and I think you'll agree they did a very good job! The students choose lampwork beads from my stash of odds and orphans and every single one looked fab! I also gave a lampworking demo. I have the bug and now and can't wait to deliver my two day lampworking and wire-work workshop 'Beads to Bracelets' at Tuffnells.
http://www.tuffnellglass.com/contents/en-uk/d143_Beads_to_Bracelets_-_Two_Day_Course.html
The March class sold out so they asked me to do another Aug 31st/1st Sep.
I bet you are so excited about her forthcoming show. I come from a background of Adult Ed and teaching adults is ace - they are always so committed to their learning and growth. It looks like your students really got into it too
ReplyDeleteI am really excited about the Tuffnell class - I can't wait, still its not long now. It has spurred me on to offer lampwork from home, taster sessions to beginners to start with but then who knows! :)
ReplyDeleteOh well done you, hope your lampwork class at Tuffnells went well. I missed you at FO but I did see you from afar on the Saturday! The days just fly by in no time at all!
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